Saratoga Picks- Quick Call Stakes (7/19/2026)

The racing action from Saratoga on Sunday features the Quick Call Stakes Presented by the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. @HandicappingT3 has all the Saratoga picks for the entire card!

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Saratoga Full Card Analysis

Saratoga Picks- Quick Call Stakes (7/19/2026)

Saratoga Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Claiming $43k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 CURVINO (9-5): Best Bet of the Card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Barn has been solid. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #6 STURDY (7-5): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #2 AIRBORNE ELITE (12-1): Fringe Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #3 MCDIESEL (6-1): Underneath. Recent races are solid. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 2 – 3

The Plays

Win: #7 at 1-1

Pick 3 (Races 1-3): #7 with #14,10 with #5,10

Exacta: 7 / 2,3

Saratoga Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:44 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $56k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #14 GARDEN OF GRACE (6-1): Top Pick. Rodriguez puts this one in with a chance. Could be ready for a top effort.
• #10 TICKET TO RIDE (7-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Stamina to be in the mix late.
• #2 EMERGENCY NINE (8-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Potential to kick home late.
• #15 AVERY'S WONDERLAND (12-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 14 – 10 – 2 – 15

The Plays

Win: #14 at 5-1

Exacta: 14 / 10,2,15

Saratoga Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:18 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $41k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #5 MR R T (5-1): Top Pick. Top connections on the circuit with Prat and Jimenez. Solid breeding for this spot.
• #10 TRAIL BLAZE (8-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #2 BABY MEANIE (10-1): Major Player. May be able to find the right setup. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
• #8 SFUMATO (5-2): Major Player. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start.

Selections: 5 – 10 – 2 – 8

The Plays

Win: #5 at 4-1

Exacta: 5 / 10,2,8

Saratoga Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:52 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $78k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #5 HOT GOSSIP (8-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Could be ready for a top effort. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #2 SPITFIRE (2-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #4 KILLA SALLY (3-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #8 SPARKLING MAMA (5-1): Contender. Could be grinding down the competition late. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 4 – 8

The Plays

Win: #5 at 5-1

Trifecta: 5 / 2,4 / 2,4,8

Saratoga Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:26 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #6 NO TIDE (10-1): Top Pick. Race may setup for this runner. Favorable class relief in this spot.
• #3 AMAZING GRACER (4-1): Major Player. Productive recent form.
• #1 FACTORY SETTING (3-1): Major Player. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #7 OKAY ANNIE (5-1): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 3 – 1 – 7

The Plays

Win: #6 at 5-1

Exacta: 6 / 3,1,7

Saratoga Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 4:00 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $90k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #4 GEORGE ST. (7-2): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #7 CRYPTO KING (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #12 BLACKJACK (5-2): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Previous success in similar race types.
• #11 HURRICANE MO (7-2): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 12 – 11

The Plays

Win: #4 at 3-1

Exacta: 4 / 7,12,11

Saratoga Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:35 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $125k; 1 3/8 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #7 VRONTI (5-2): Top Pick. Ortiz and Motion team up on this one. Favorable class relief in this spot.
• #9 CONCURRENTLY (2-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Top connections on the circuit with Prat and Brown.
• #8 SOL D'ORO (5-1): Major Player. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
• #3 NATIONAL ARCHIVE (9-2): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Solid turn of foot.

Selections: 7 – 9 – 8 – 3

The Plays

Win: #7 at 2-1

Exacta Box: 7,9

Saratoga Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 5:09 PM ET; Allowance $120k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 IRON DOME (9-5): Top Pick. Looks good based on the 98 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Barn has been solid.
• #2 PLAYA DEL MAR (2-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Speed figures match this group well.
• #1 GEORGIA MAGIC (3-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. Has experience at this level.
• #5 THRILLA (10-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 1 – 5

The Plays

Win: #4 at 7-5

Exacta: 4 / 1,5

Saratoga Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:45 PM ET; Quick Call Stakes Presented by the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation $225k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #4 INTRICATE SPIRIT (12-1): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #8 CY FAIR (9-5): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #7 LONGSHOREMAN (12-1): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Previous success in similar race types.
• #3 THROCKMORTON (10-1): Fringe Contender. Recent races are solid. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 4 – 8 – 7 – 3

The Plays

Win: #4 at 5-1

Exacta: 4 / 8,7,3

Saratoga Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 6:19 PM ET; Claiming $55k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #5 ARTISTIC SUCCESS (5-2): Prime Win Player. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race may setup for this runner.
• #12 TAHILA (5-1): Contender. Good race flow for this runner. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #6 LESLIE'S STAR (8-1): Contender. May be able to find the right setup. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #8 DOPPIO ESPRESSO (12-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 5 – 12 – 6 – 8

The Plays

Win: #5 at 2-1

Exacta: 5 / 12,6,8

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